Head to head
Bockmann Portax K vs Cheval Liberte Maxi Living
The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer inside. The Bockmann Portax K is 5cm taller inside.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is 32cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal height: the Bockmann Portax K is 5cm taller inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bockmann Portax K | Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2400kg | 3500kg |
| Internal length | 3560mm | 4900mm |
| Internal width | 1750mm | 2070mm |
| Internal height | 2350mm | 2300mm |
| Payload | 1265kg | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 1500kg |
Sources: Bockmann Portax K, Cheval Liberte Maxi Living. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Portax K if...
- you want one that is 5cm taller inside
A mid-range Portax with a front unloading ramp, bought by owners who value being able to lead a horse out the front rather than reversing it out. It sits below the Big Portax models in size and price.
Listed by
- Böckmann UK Trailers & Horseboxes - Cinderford, Littledean
Buy or hire the Maxi Living if...
- you want one that is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 32cm (1ft) wider inside
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bockmann Portax K and the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is rated 1.1 tonnes heavier gross and is 1.34m (4.5ft) longer inside. The Bockmann Portax K is 5cm taller inside. The Bockmann Portax K is a aluminium 2-horse trailer with front exit; the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation.
Can I tow the Bockmann Portax K or the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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